

'Descheduling Would Not Be Utopia'
Shane Pennington of Porter Wright Morris & Arthur addresses some of the biggest questions and concerns surrounding cannabis rescheduling, including the role of the FDA and Big Pharma. Ref:...California lawmakers send cannabis cafe bill to governor for signature
A bill that would allow California cannabis retailers to operate traditional kitchens and host events at their stores has advanced to Gov. Gavin Newsom. California lawmakers send cannabis cafe bill to governor for signature is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal...The Adderall Shortage Might Be Getting Worse
The biggest manufacturer of Adderall will not be increasing production to address national shortages of ADHD medication, despite a call from the U.S. government for drug makers to do exactly that. Teva Pharmaceuticals Chief Executive Officer Richard Francis told...
California Bill to Allow Cannabis Cafes Moves to Gov.
The California Assembly on Monday passed a bill to allow cannabis cafes in the state, moving it to Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) for final approval. The measure passed the Assembly 66-9 after being approved last week 34-3 by the state Senate. Under the measure, local...
Does Smoking Cannabis Kill Your Brain Cells
There’s plenty of myths surrounding cannabis. From it is a gateway drug to making people lazy, cannabis has been accredited with a lot of behaviors. Does smoking cannabis kill your brain cells? Is it a myth weed make you dumber or is this just a prohibition-era...
Expecting Cannabis Boom, New York Lays Down the Rules
The New York Cannabis Control Board approved a package of regulations that included licensing requirements for distributors, dispensaries and others. Cannabis regulators in New York approved a package of regulations Tuesday that laid the groundwork for an expansion of...New Mexico, Montana Continue Breaking Cannabis Sales Records; Among Best Performing Markets in Nation
The emerging adult-use programs are outdoing their legalization peers on a per-capita sales basis. Ref: https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/montana-new-mexico-cannabis-sales-august-2023Untagged plants, ownership issue threaten RI marijuana grower’s permit
A major Rhode Island marijuana cultivator could lose its license after state regulators discovered unregistered plants as well as issues surrounding the business’ ownership. Untagged plants, ownership issue threaten RI marijuana grower’s permit is a post from:...Attorneys Offer Free Expungement Services at New Jersey Event
A trio of dedicated attorneys—Andrew Cooper of Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP, Michael Hoffman of The Hoffman Centers PC, and John Williams of the Law Office of John D. Williams—are donating their time to help people expunge their records at an upcoming cannabis...
New York to Open General Cannabis Licensing Next Month
New York state plans to open cannabis industry applications to the general public starting October 4, including for current medical cannabis companies. The Cannabis Control Board on Tuesday approved regulations that provide a pathway for more companies to companies to...Toking Tailgaters: Cannabis and the NFL
In most circles, the NFL is known as the National Football League. In others, well, it’s an acronym for Nice and F*cking Lit. Although the football season is synonymous with fall, Sundays on the couch, chicken wings and beer, there’s an unsung component of the...
Data Says Cannabis Users Are Not Lazy
The cliché of stoners being couch potatoes, eating chips and watching television for hours was once what everyone thought of people who consumer marijuana. But with the medicinal benefits of cannabis becoming more widespread, and as more people, start consuming the...
How Long Do Cannabis Edibles Really Last In Your System?
Edible weed tends to be much stronger than smoked cannabis. Anyone who has ever overdone it on the space cakes will know that edible cannabis is a whole different ball game to inhaled weed. In general, the oral route of administration results in a stronger high that...
HHS Recommends Rescheduling Cannabis, Surprising an Entire Industry
In the most unexpected development to hit the cannabis industry in years, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra shared his agency’s recommendation that, based on data and scientific analysis, cannabis, a Schedule I drug under...Is New York’s new ladies’ weed retreat right for me?
Let me set the scene for you: I’m frantically calling cab companies at the Hudson Amtrak station, trying to hitch a ride into Coxsackie, NY, for a MoodRXtreats women’s cannabis retreat, hosted by Holly Teegarden of the Pittsburgh hemp dispensary Moodporium. There are...The Impacts of Cannabis Rescheduling: Panelists Weigh In During International Cannabis Bar Association Webinar
Industry legal experts Khurshid Khoja, Amber Littlejohn and Shane Pennington shared insight into what rescheduling could mean for taxes, research and federal enforcement. Ref:...Canadian medical cannabis registrations at lowest level since legalization
Active medical cannabis registrations and overall spending on the medicine in Canada fell to their lowest levels since before recreational marijuana was legalized in late 2018. Canadian medical cannabis registrations at lowest level since legalization is a post from:...Connecticut Cannabis Sales Continue To Rise in August with $25 Million in Sales
New data on monthly cannabis sales in Connecticut shows that numbers have increased yet again. The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) said in a press release that between Aug. 1-31, the combined total of both adult-use cannabis and medical cannabis...
Poll: 60% of Floridians Back Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization
A poll released last week from the University of South Florida and Florida Atlantic University found that 60% of respondents back adult-use cannabis legalization in the state, while 83% backed the state’s current medical cannabis program. The survey found about 29%...
The New Dash+ Vape Delivers
When Grenco Science, makers of G Pen, launched the original Dash dry herb vaporizer in 2020, the small but mighty device became an instant bestseller for newcomers to the cannabis scene. Never one to sit still, the company has followed up with the recently...
Seniors Want To Try Marijuana For Pain
The misconceptions about cannabis began in the 1930s caused a massive stigma for the plant-based drug. This stigma is still present now, especially in the population that makes up those generations. Seniors want to try marijuana for pain, but the misconceptions of...
Cannabis ETFs Boom as HHS Recommendation to Ease restrictions Raises Hopes for Federal Reform
Marijuana-related ETFs are soaring in September as investors flood back into the sector after months of waning interest. The upswing in the funds, the most significant seen in recent years, stems from last month’s recommendation by the U.S. Department of Health and...
Alternatives to Bankruptcy for Cannabis Companies: Part 3
Part 1 of this series discussed the lack of bankruptcy protections for cannabis companies, since bankruptcy in the U.S. is an exclusively federal procedure and cannabis remains illegal under federal law and proposed a number of alternative options for businesses...New York Approves Revised Adult-Use Cannabis Regulations; Set to Open Application Window in October
The Office of Cannabis Management's executive director tells CAURD licensees his commitment to their success “has not waivered.” Ref: https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/new-york-revised-regulations-licensing-applicationsIt’s official: New York will open adult-use marijuana retail to multistate operators
New York regulators voted Tuesday to allow the state’s medical marijuana operators to apply for adult-use retail licenses. It’s official: New York will open adult-use marijuana retail to multistate operators is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal &...DEA Doubles Down on Decision To Fire Agent Who Tried To Replace Opioids With CBD
The Drug Enforcement Administration recently defended their decision to fire an “outstanding” special agent fired earlier this year for using CBD oil to replace his pain medication, a decision which caused him to test positive for cannabis on a drug test. According to...
Adult-Use Cannabis Sales in Massachusetts Total $5B Since Launch
Adult-use cannabis sales in Massachusetts reached $5 billion on August 31 after record-breaking monthly sales in June, July, and August, according to the state Cannabis Control Commission (CCC). Sales surpassed the $4 billion mark just eight months prior to hitting $5...‘Gray Market’ Cannabis Crackdown Arrives
When this reporter took a recent stroll through Washington Square Park, the iconic hub of New York City’s Greenwich Village, the scene was dramatically changed from the ongoing cannabis-themed festival that had become the norm for the past two years. Now just...
Doing This Every Day Can Boost Your Creativity
Creativity is a very elusive thing, yet one that’s required for most things in life. Whether you work in an office or you’re an artist, creativity makes your work feel more fulfilling and allows you to complete tasks in more inventive ways. According to a study, it’s...
From Underground Legacy To Legal Industry: The Global Shift In Cannabis
As the global cannabis industry grows, a number of pivotal factors come together to shape its growth. THE GLOBAL CANNABIS industry is undergoing a transformative phase, as countries across the globe embrace the medicinal and adult-use potential of the plant. With the...